Layton Road is in Ashton On Ribble, Preston and in Preston district. PR2 1PB is located in the Lea & Larches electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Preston. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Layton Road, Ashton On Ribble, Preston, PR2 1PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR2 1LX, PR2 1QW, PR2 1LU, PR2 1PU, PR2 1NA, PR2 1NY, PR2 1TL, PR2 1XJ, PR2 1XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR2 1PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 40.3% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 39.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 12.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.8% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 42.4% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.1% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 7.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 21.5% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 16.2% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 14.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.9% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 22.7% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.3% | 92.4% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
In this area, 85.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 85.8% | -9.5% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 8.6% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 85.8% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 61.9% | 46.2% | 15.7% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Layton Road was 46.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Layton Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 99th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Layton Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2024-10-04 | £141,102 |
| 13 Layton Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-06-09 | £132,609 |
| 16 Layton Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2016-07-08 | £153,630 |
| 15 Layton Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-11-12 | £149,895 |
| 14 Layton Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2011-05-04 | £122,335 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 4,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Community Primary School Greavestown Lane , Lea PR2 1PD | 3out of 4 | 212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Primary School Ainsdale Drive , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1TU | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston Victoria Park Avenue , Lea PR2 1RP | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Tulketh Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingol Community Primary School Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR | 4out of 4 | 3,260 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 3,640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 4,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 5,139 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Cross Primary School Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 322 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pioneer TEC Wallend Road , PR2 2HW | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 2,410 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Raj | 784 Blackpool Road | 459 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | Office Canteen, Chain Caul Way | 927 yd | |
| Hard Dock Cafe | Chain Caul Road | 932 yd | |
| Ribble Steam Railway Buffet Car | Chain Caul Road | 932 yd | |
| Ashton & Lea Golf Club | Tudor Avenue | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady & St Bernard's Catholic Club | St Bernards Catholic Mens Club, Elswick Road | 216 yd | |
| The Pig and Whistle | 849 Blackpool Road | 861 yd | |
| Lea Club | 872 Blackpool Road | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour City | 16 Elswick Road | 216 yd | |
| Snax | 10 Elswick Road | 216 yd | |
| Johney Rockets | 817 Blackpool Road | 512 yd | |
| Evans Fish & Chips | 819 Blackpool Road | 512 yd | |
| King Kod | 632 Blackpool Road | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 762-768 Blackpool Road | 189 yd | |
| Makro Self Service Wholesalers | Makro Multitrade Centre, Chain Caul Way | 817 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lea Community Primary School GREAVESTOWN LANE | grass pitches | 287 yd |
| Ashton Community Science College ALDWYCH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Ashton Park BLACKPOOL ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,016 yd |
| Preston North End (Springfields Training Ground) SPRINGFIELD SPORTS GROUND SPRINGFIELD SPORTS GROUND DODNEY DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.